Urbandale Public Library

9:00am-6:00pm

3520 86th St
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Mon-Tue: 9:00am-8:30pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Week Calendar

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Level Up! At Your Library All Day 5/29–7/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, "Level Up! At Your Library." Between May 29 - July 31, all ages are encouraged to record at least 15 days of reading to earn mid-point prizes.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Bonus: Scavenger Hunts Off the Page! Classic Children’s Book Plush Characters All Day 6/3–6/23 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop into the library and hunt down 9 children's book plush characters throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Sail the Seven Seas Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/14–6/29 Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop into the library and hunt down 9 hidden pictures throughout the Youth Area. Don’t forget to sign the champion’s log after you’ve found them all!
9 am		This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Baby Bounce 9:15am–10:00am Ages 0-2 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and more! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and interact with peers. Target Audience: 0-24 months \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required Baby Bounce is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."		This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Music and Movement 9:30am–10:15am Ages 3-5 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. (Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy.) Target Audience: 2-7 years old \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required. Music & Movement is held weekdays on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."
10 am		Bingocize 10:00am–11:00am Registration Available Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Registration Available Event Details: BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Baby Bounce 10:15am–11:00am Ages 0-2 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Baby and caregiver will enjoy bouncing, singing, shaking, and playing together! Experience and practice counting, rhythm, body part identification, animal sounds, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and more! We'll have 20-25 minutes of interactive programming, followed by an unstructured playtime where children and caregivers can play together and interact with peers. Target Audience: 0-24 months \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required Baby Bounce is held weekdays on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."	This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Storytime in the Parks 10:00am–10:45am Ages 3-5, Families Storytime Registration Available Offsite Event This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Ages 3-5, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Event Details: Week 2 Location: Walnut Creek Regional Park (Large Shelter) Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."	Bingocize 10:00am–11:00am Registration Available Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Registration Available Event Details: BINGO + Exercise = BINGOCIZE This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Music and Movement 10:30am–11:15am Ages 3-5 Storytime Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 3-5 Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Get your groove on and strengthen early literacy skills at the same time! We’ll read one book but also do plenty of stretching, singing, dancing, rhyming, jumping, and even instrument play. You’ll have a blast helping your little one rock out. (Caregivers should plan on attending and helping little ones to engage, feel comfortable, and enjoy early literacy.) Target Audience: 2-7 years old \| Registration encouraged to help us plan but not required. Music & Movement is held weekdays on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Please note that we do a weekday storytime cycle of three weeks on and one week off (to allow for planning time). Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Creativity Quest 10:00am–11:30am Ages 6-11 Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Gaming, STEM Registration Available Event Details: Calling all curious kids who like to make, craft, and experiment! Join us for cool hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Mikayla Oz Magic Show 10:00am–11:00am Children, Families Performance Registration Available This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Performance Registration Available Event Details: During Mikayla’s Magic Show, you can expect to see things appear, vanish, float, and maybe even an appearance from her bird, Bubbles! Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."
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1 pm				This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group All Iowa Reads Author Talk with Christina Wyman (Virtual) 1:00pm–2:00pm Ages 6-11, Families Guest Speaker Virtual Event This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Guest Speaker Event Details: Register to attend via Zoom			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Recreational Chess 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Drop in and play some chess; all skill levels are welcome! Held every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Please note that this program is not staffed and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
2 pm		This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Monday Hands-On Play 2:30pm–4:00pm Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11 Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 0-2" group This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Ages 0-2, Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Available Event Details: Drop in between 2:30-4:00 PM for fun, hands-on play at the library! Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Tween & Teen Painting: Surf's Up! 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Crafts & DIY Registration Available This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: Summer is the perfect time to catch a wave! Library Assistant Carisa will help you create a large ocean wave painting with a sunset background. Choose the session that works best for you (both are the same painting), however: Disclaimer(s) Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule.
3 pm			This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Afternoon Fun! STEM: Paper Plate Kite 3:00pm–4:00pm Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Available This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-11, Families Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM Registration Available Event Details: Afterschool Fun becomes Afternoon Fun! Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM (drop-in) Join us to make and decorate a kite with a unique circular shape that really flies! Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Tween & Teen Painting: Surf's Up! 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Crafts & DIY Registration Available This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Ages 10-14" group This event is in the "Ages 12-17" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Ages 10-14, Ages 12-17 Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Available Event Details: Summer is the perfect time to catch a wave! Library Assistant Carisa will help you create a large ocean wave painting with a sunset background. Choose the session that works best for you (both are the same painting), however: Disclaimer(s) Tween & Teen Programs Age Restrictions This program is open to tweens and teens ages 10-17 only, and registration is strongly recommended, as each session has occupancy limits. (Teens and tweens who did not register will be admitted as walk-ins on the day of only if the class is not full.) Please note that ages 10-14 and ages 13-17 are suggested age ranges for each session but as long as you are between the ages of 10-17 you can sign up for either time that works best for your schedule.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group All Iowa Reads Author Talk with Tim Johnston (Virtual) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Book Club, Guest Speaker Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Guest Speaker Event Details: Register to attend via Zoom	This event is in the "Adults" group Movie Night: Jumanji - Welcome to the Jungle 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Movie Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: ICN Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Available Event Details: Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for Movie Night at the Library. This film screening will include English subtitles/ closed captioning when available. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy. Limited space, registration encouraged. This month, our movie aligns with the Summer Reading theme of "Level Up! At Your Library."	This event is in the "Adults" group Page Turners Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Book Club Registration Available This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbandale Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Available Event Details: Book Club books will be available for checkout after each meeting. See what other formats - including large print, audiobook, and downloadable versions - are available in our collection HERE. Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM. This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Storytime in the Parks 6:30pm–7:15pm Ages 3-5, Families Storytime Registration Available Offsite Event This event is in the "Ages 3-5" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Ages 3-5, Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Available Event Details: Week 2 Location: Walnut Creek Regional Park (Large Shelter) Disclaimer(s) Storytime Age Range Suggestions Our age recommendations tell you the developmental level we plan for, but every child is different. Feel free to try them out and choose the storytime(s) that feel right. Everyone is welcome! Adult Supervision All children under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at programs and while in the library. As per our Children's Use Policy: "The Library is not responsible for the actions, supervision, or safety of a child or for guiding or monitoring a child’s use of the Library. A child 9 years of age or younger must be supervised by a caregiver at all times. A caregiver must be 14 years of age or older."